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John 6:34

I was a taking sort of man and she

A woman, worn by giving, satisfied

To trade a mockery of love. Her fee—

Nothing elaborate, a place beside

Another, a protective touch, a hand

Restrained when annoyance flares. I took her in.

Asking little of her, I was more bland

Than eager in my need. A simple bargain

Bound us until the prophet at the well

Requested water, spoke her holy name,

And told her story true. She ran to tell